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Sublimaze (Fentanyl Citrate) - Summary

 


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SUBLIMAZE SUMMARY

SUBLIMAZE (fentanyl citrate) Injection is a potent narcotic analgesic. Each milliliter of solution contains fentanyl citrate equivalent to 50 mcg of fentanyl base, adjusted to pH 4.0 to 7.5 with sodium hydroxide.

SUBLIMAZE (fentanyl citrate) is indicated:

  • —for analgesic action of short duration during the anesthetic periods, premedication, induction and maintenance, and in the immediate postoperative period (recovery room) as the need arises.
  • —for use as a narcotic analgesic supplement in general or regional anesthesia.
  • —for administration with a neuroleptic as an anesthetic premedication, for the induction of anesthesia and as an adjunct in the maintenance of general and regional anesthesia.
  • —for use as an anesthetic agent with oxygen in selected high risk patients, such as those undergoing open heart surgery or certain complicated neurological or orthopedic procedures.

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SUBLIMAZE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Sublimaze (Fentanyl)

Fentanyl Pain Patch Recalled
Source: MedicineNet fentanyl transdermal system Specialty [2008.02.14]

fentanyl transdermal system, Duragesic
Source: MedicineNet codeine Specialty [2008.01.23]

FDA Warns Again on Fentanyl Patches
Source: MedicineNet fentanyl transdermal system Specialty [2007.12.27]

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Published Studies Related to Sublimaze (Fentanyl)

Sustained-release oral morphine versus transdermal fentanyl and oral methadone in cancer pain management. [2008.11]

Effects of fentanyl pretreatment on the QTc interval during propofol induction. [2008.10]

Bronchial mucus transport velocity in patients receiving desflurane and fentanyl vs. sevoflurane and fentanyl. [2008.09]

Combination of ultra-low dose bupivacaine and fentanyl for spinal anaesthesia in out-patient anorectal surgery. [2008.09]

Continuous low-dose ketamine improves the analgesic effects of fentanyl patient-controlled analgesia after cervical spine surgery. [2008.09]

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Clinical Trials Related to Sublimaze (Fentanyl)

This Open-Label Study Will Evaluate in Daily Clinical Practice the Safety and Efficacy of a Fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal System (Fentanyl ITS) for Management of Moderate to Severe Acute Pain in Postoperative Patients Who Have Undergone Elective Spine or Orthopaedic Surgery. [Recruiting]

Epidural Fentanyl-Bupivacaine Versus Clonidine-Bupivacaine for Breakthrough Pain in Advanced Labor [Not yet recruiting]

Dexmedetomidine for Immediate Perioperative Analgesia in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Tonsillectomy [Recruiting]

Long Term Safety and Efficacy Study of Fentanyl Sublingual Spray for the Treatment of Breakthrough Cancer Pain [Recruiting]

A Prospective Safety Surveillance Study of Fentanyl Iontophoretic Transdermal System (40 Mcg) [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-11-03

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